Establishment of the Prince Claus Chair
January 2003
Establishment of the Prince Claus Chair in Development and Equity
During
a special academic ceremony on 6 March 2003, Utrecht University and the
Institute of Social Studies (ISS) will officially establish the Prince
Claus Chair in Development and Equity. The Prince Claus Chair is a
rotating chair in the field of development cooperation. Young academics
from Africa, Asia, Latin America or the Pacific will be appointed to
the Chair for one academic year, with the Chair alternating annually
between Utrecht University and the ISS. The procedure for the
appointment of a candidate to the Prince Claus Chair will be carried
out by the Curatorium of the Chair, consisting of Princess Máxima of
the Netherlands (Chair), Professor B. de Gaay Fortman (Vice Chair),
Professor W.H. Gispen (Rector Magnificus of Utrecht University) and
Professor J.B. Opschoor (Rector of the Institute of Social Studies).
In
establishing the Prince Claus Chair, Utrecht University and the ISS aim
to advance research and teaching in the field of development and
equity. Both institutions are honoured that Queen Beatrix has agreed to
naming the Chair after the Prince.
During the ceremony, an
honorary doctorate will be awarded to the President of the
Inter-American Development Bank, Enrique V. Iglesias. The award of this
honorary doctorate and the establishment of the Prince Claus Chair
attest to the deep respect and appreciation of the academic community
of Utrecht University and the ISS for Prince Claus as a person, for his
work, and for his commitment to and authority in the field of d
throughout the world.
Press information
The Chair will be
established and the honorary doctorate awarded during a special
academic ceremony in the Dom Church in Utrecht on 6 March 2003,
attended by Queen Beatrix and Princess Máxima of the Netherlands. The
ceremony will start at 15:45 and members of the press are welcome to
attend.
Registration
Those wishing to attend should send notification of their attendance by Wednesday 5 March 2003 to:
The Government Information Service (Rijksvoorlichtingsdienst)
Press and Publicity Department
Tel.: +31 (0)70 356 4142
Fax: +31 (0)70 356 4684
For more information, please contact Joop Kessels at Utrecht University (tel.: +31 (0)30 253 4477).
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